Union edges RPI

Another Union-RPI game, another wild finish. In five of the previous six meetings of the “Route 7 Rivalry,” the game has been decided by one goal or has ended in a tie. This game was no different, as Union pulled out a thrilling 2-1 victory thanks to Jeremy Welsh’s power-play goal 7:39 into the third … Read more

New Hampshire blanks Massachusetts

Matt DiGirolamo stormed onto the scene in a big way last weekend. Last night, he showed he’s here to stay. New Hampshire’s junior goalie, making his 11th career start, posted the first shutout of his career, helping the No. 9 Wildcats blank winless Massachusetts, 3-0. UNH (5-1-2) was in control all game, thanks to three … Read more

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New coach looks to build up Finlandia program

John McCabe takes over as coach after serving as an assistant at Alabama-Huntsville for six years, where the  weather is a bit more hospitable than in  Michigan Upper Peninsula’s Hancock, where up to 250 inches snow falls annually. However, the native of Espanola, Ont., sees his move as a “homecoming,” since his hometown is in … Read more

Adrian early favorite

In only its fourth season, Adrian has made amazing strides. The Bulldogs have a 77-8-1 combined record, which includes three  Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association titles. Despite those remarkable achievements, Adrian only has one NCAA tournament appearance, and that ended abruptly in a loss to St. Norbert in the first round last March. For Adrian’s 17 … Read more

Army notches first win of season, beating Canisius

By scoring two goals, Army didn’t exactly break out of the offensive doldrums on Saturday night. After five games, the Black Knights are averaging a meager 1.8 tallies per contest. Army did however, snap its season-long losing streak, knocking off Atlantic Hockey rival Canisius, 2-1, at the Buffalo State Ice Arena in the second game … Read more

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Wisconsin sweeps Michigan Tech

With so many freshmen and still early in the marathon season, Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves has used his executive authority to continue his tinkering with his four offensive lines. Eaves consistently juggled every line, including breaking up the newly-found chemistry on UW’s second line. “It was a tactic design to create some energy,” Eaves said. … Read more

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Michigan battles past Ferris State

Carl Hagelin’s second period goal on an odd bounce stood as the difference between Michigan and Ferris State Saturday night, as the Wolverines narrowly edged the Bulldogs, 3-2. In the very tightly contested game, Ferris State killed off six-of-seven Michigan power play opportunities, but every time the Bulldogs would start to build momentum, they faced … Read more

Maine beats Vermont in overtime

Maine defeated Vermont 3-2 in overtime in Hockey East action at a sold-out Gutterson Fieldhouse. Junior Abbott Spencer scored the game-winning goal for Maine while seniors Tanner House and Robby Dee also recorded goals for the Black Bears. Seniors Wahsontiio Stacey and Jack Downing scored the two goals for Vermont. “I think we competed well … Read more

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Bemidji earns first WCHA points, ties Minnesota-Duluth

Many avenues have led Minnesota-Duluth to victory early this season. Goals have come short-handed, on penalty shots, on power plays following a major penalty, and even in overtime while on a power play. Scoring more than 4.5 goals a game and allowing fewer that 2.30 had the No. 3 Bulldogs unbeaten entering Saturday’s Western Collegiate … Read more

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Providence keeps Massachusetts winless

The Providence College Friars got goals from captains Kyle MacKinnon and Ian O’Conner, as well as a tally from Aaron Jamnick, as they defeated the University of Massachusetts Minuteman 3-2 in their first home game since October 8. Saturday’s game was the back-end of a home-and-home series this weekend that began with a 3-3 tie … Read more

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Robert Morris holds off Niagara

These are the kind of losses that will unequivocally age Niagara coach Dave Burkholder. Why? His team comes out flat, falls behind 2-0, storms back to tie the game in the third period, yet the rebuilding Purple Eagles give up the eventual game-winner on a soft goal. Robert Morris continued to roll on Saturday evening, … Read more

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Merrimack edges Boston College

At the back end of a two-day doubleheader with Boston College, Merrimack looked for its first Hockey East conference victory of the season in Lawler Rink after suffering a tough loss Friday against the Eagles. In front of 2,772, the Warriors held off the Eagles for a 4-2 victory. “I can’t think of too many … Read more

Denver blanks North Dakota

Denver overcame the loss of one of its top players and used an outstanding goaltending effort by freshman Sam Brittain to blank North Dakota 3-0 at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Brittain made 33 saves, several of them on quality scoring opportunities. “It’s a pretty cool feeling,” said the rookie goaltender. “I’ve got to thank the guys. … Read more

New Hampshire holds off St. Lawrence

Hannah Armstrong scored two goals, including the game-winner, to lead New Hampshire to a 5-3 victory over St. Lawrence University on Saturday evening at the Whittemore Center. The Wildcats’ fourth-straight win improves their record to 5-2-0, while the Saints fall to 1-4-1. St. Lawrence got on the board first when Bailey Habscheid fired a shot … Read more

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Union crushes RIT

Heading into Saturday night’s game against the Rochester Institute of Technology, the Union offense had been finding the back of the net constantly at their home rink. In just three home games this season, the Dutchmen had already scored 23 goals against visiting opponents. Things didn’t change tonight, as Union kept up the pace with … Read more

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Colorado College blanks Minnesota State

A sleepy effort by the home team combined by a sterling defensive effort by the Tigers allowed No. 19 Colorado College to gain a 1-0 victory and a split of its Western Collegiate Hockey Association series with Minnesota State at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato. The lone goal of the contest came 2:13 into … Read more

Boston University edges St. Lawrence

Freshman winger Louise Warren and junior center Jenn Wakefield scored for No. 5 Boston University in a 2-1 win over St. Lawrence Friday night at Walter Brown Arena. The Terriers (5-1) have now won five straight games, while the Saints (1-3-1) are winless in their last three outings. Freshman goalkeeper Kerrin Sperry made a season-high … Read more

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